| Obit For | Emily Catherine (Fly) Howerton |
|---|---|
| Headline | FALLEN ASLEEP |
| Text | Emily Catherine Howerton, widow of the late Rufus Howerton, at her home 3
miles east of Wheaton, Missouri, departed this life after an illness of 5
days, from a stroke of paralysis aided by old age. "Aunt Cath", as she was
familiarly known in this part of the country, was an old pioneer settler
here on Shoal Creek having lived here since childhood, the daughter of Asher
P. Fly. She was born in Tennessee, May 5, 1830 and died April 6, 1912, being 81 years, 11 months and 1 day old. She was united in marriage with Rufus Howerton, September 17, 1850 and is the mother of 10 children, 7 boys and 3 girls, two of whom have preceded her to the world beyond, Columbus Howerton and Columbia A. Hackwith. The living are: G. J. Howerton of Granby, W. M. Howerton of Round Rock, Texas, Samantha Lansdown, Sarah Rogers, J. A., Charter, Charles and Leodidas Howerton of this vicinity. She leaves 2 brothers and 3 sisters and about 33 grandchildren to mourn her loss, but should not sorrow as those who have no hope for she leaves the comforting testimony behind. Her last words were "I am going home" (to her daughter) and calmly and peacefully fell asleep and passed away without a struggle. She had lived a religious life since the year 1849 having joined the M. E. Church in that year but of late years had held to the Church of God. The funeral services were held at the school house at Corsicana, conducted by Rev. Mark Combs after which the remains were laid to rest in the Corsicana cemetery to await the judgment day. All the children were present at the funeral except W. N. of Texas. Research Note: Rufus Howerton Born June 1, 1824 Died Aug. 16, 1896 Emily C. His Wife Born May 5, 1830 Died Apr. 6, 1912 "Rest In Peace" |
| Newspaper or Funeral Home | Cassville Republican |
| Date | April 11, 1912 |
| Death Cert Link | Death Certificate |
| Resource | State Historical Society of MO Microfilm |
| Submitted by | Jack Fly |
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